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Congratulations @Kris, on your double digit quit! That's AWESOME!

Congratulations Kris on your 10 months quit!

@Kris Congratulations!!!

Congratulations Kris! You are doing great!

Congratulations Kris ...your climbing to that Lido Deck ....... You have fought your way up....I'm so proud of you ..... I've sent you a little cutie ....Oh and the little doggie is ok too.

Kris is a ten- wowza

Congratulations Kris!! 10 months is an amazing quit! You have come so far since first joining us here on the train!

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I keep setting a date and then I still find myself smoking. I’ve cut back but it’s been a struggle. I’m not giving up!

G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required)

Congratulations, @Kris! So much respect for your 10-month quit... and so much gratitude that you're part of my quit posse! Thanks for the support and inspiration.

It came to a point, health wise, I could no longer lie to myself. I cried for days, I was so afraid that I could not do it. I did not set a date. I had a few packs left from a carton. I made the decision when they were gone I was done. And so the day came. I became a nonsmoker. I still struggle, I still cry, I still get angry and I still am a nonsmoker. Who knew I could do it. I didn't and yet I have. So can you!

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Don't over think Marie ....Our brains can be our worst enemies ... Just jump on ....and stick to NOPE.....not one puff ever .... You might surprise yourself ....you can do it

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Hi Marie-- I used Zyban for about the first six weeks of my quit. I think they recommended a three month course at that point, but I felt like I couldn't remain on it because of the tough side effects for me: jitteriness and (more importantly) insomnia. I stayed on it as long as I could, though, because I think it it DID help a little bit with the smoking recovery. I also used nicotine gum for a couple of months. More important than both of those, though, were lots of exercise and new, healthy diet. You can do it, friend-- Christian99 20 Years Quit

Jillar that is great news and gives me hope!

Glad to hear it! Personally, I had to just dive in and take the plunge when the opportunity arose. The addiction wants to maintain it's grip - it will use fear and compulsion to try and keep you prisoner. But you absolutely CAN break free! It may be painful at times, but there are lots of creative techniques you can use to cope, and people here who understand what it's like who will support you. You can do this. Before you know it, you'll be on the other side.

Keep up the good fight Marie! I’m rooting for you! You CAN do this.

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You'll know when you're ready @Marie71 to be done with it once and for all.....

Hi Marie ... I didn't use it ....so carnt help you there .... But I can offer you loads of support to help you through your journey.... There are many roads that lead to Rome ...just get yourself there ...

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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required)

you can do this Marie. It won't be easy but it will only be as hard as you make it. I struggled with a lot of issues but when it comes right down to it, it's just mind over matter...if you don't mind it don't matter.

Congratulations @Kris10 months is a great quit. You are doing fantastic.

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You've been scratching at the back door all winter to get out and now that it's finally spring .... this is the result

Sal you're doing awesome- never feel guilty for your quit or responsible for anyone else's Some struggle more than others and we love & support them just the same 100 smoke free days deserves something special for yourself

Hi again @Marie71. I had a long talk with my doctor about bupropion (the generic name for Zyban) a while back. It is still often prescribed in low doses (either by itself or in conjunction with NRT) as a smoking cessation aid. There is good research indicating that it’s effective. Because I was such a heavy smoker, my doctor said NRT – lozenges, gum or patches - and bupropion could be used together. But I ended up going the NRT route alone. I didn’t want to add a second chemical withdrawal process to my already smoke-pickled brain. Also I ended up quitting smoking asap due to some unexpected surgery, with no time to let the meds build up in my system. But every person is different. At the end of the day, whatever method helps you kick nicotine and smoking to the curb is great. Pick a path and rock your quit! Have you set your date yet? I remember from earlier posts that you are worried about the anxiety of quitting. Just remember that smoking, itself, can intensify anxiety also. Withdrawal pains are temporary, but smoking pains pretty much never end, they just repeat on an endless loop. You deserve freedom from that!

@Marie71Don't worry to much about if it did or didn't work for someone else. The question to ask is is it helping you? If it is then stick with it and I'm all for you using it to get you over the hump. If it isn't helping you then you probably don't need it. Only you can make that determination and everyone here will try support you by whatever means we have. good luck and stay quit.

Hi Marie, I didn't even know Drs still prescribed it to quit smoking. I had a friend who took it years ago to quit and was successful until she quit taking it. I tried one of her pills to see if it would help me too and all it did was get me feeling speedy and anxious. Which is ironic given that its an anti anxiety med lol.

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4. Do some batik dying of fabric

Polishing my Chicks or Sticks Trophy!

Fixin to watch Avatar finally for the first time. Heard it was good and it has four stars so... Fun fact: I usually prefer the one star movies

This pandemic sucks. I just got COVID again. I'm doing fine with no real symptoms besides a headache but I am so over it...lol